Join Cal Lopez, Federal Compliance Officer at TEA’s Department of Grant Compliance and Administration, for a two-part interactive session. Part 1 covers the proposed FY2025-2026 Risk Assessment Indicators, including historical and new programmatic indicators. Participants will review scenarios, provide feedback, and learn how to address concerns in their risk designation reports to strengthen compliance. Part 2 focuses on building effective internal controls to prevent non-compliance. Attendees will explore examples of preventive, detective, and corrective controls, work through real-world scenarios, and gain tools to strengthen fiscal practices, reduce risk, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. There is no fee for this workshop. Lunch is on your own.